Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20
AN iNou,s,rIvE YANKEE.

| AN iNQUIsITIvE YANKEE.
| 4 Clear Case Of jumping from the Fly
ing-Pan Into the Fire.
An American, sightseeing in Eu-
rope, gives his mind to his work, which
is to do the places of interest In or
der to crafty his curiosity. he some
times disregards the proprieties. and
accosts the first man he meets, If he
thinks him capable of serving as a
guide-book. One of these American
tourists, while in London, heard of the
famous place which Baron Rothschild
was building. He went to see it, and
was fortunate enough to meet the mas
ter.builder, who showed him over the
building. After he had finished the in
spection. he addressed portly old gen.
tleman whom he saw watching the
workmen, with: '.Good morning, sir. "
The man bowed politely, without
speaking.
"l'm stranger, the American con-
tinued. thinking he might be speaking
to the contractor; 1--WE been looking
over this building, and I should like to
ask you for some information"
81 shall be happy to oblige you"
said the old gentleman, and he told the
American many interesting facts about
the building"
II suppose you have seen Roths-
child, sir?" said the American.
(Which one?"
1.-THE old cock"
Il see the old cock every day." an
swered the old man, cycling the Amer
lean.
Il should like to have look at him!
People say he is gay old chap and
lives high. wish had him in my
pswer. I'd not let up till he had shelled
out pile of his money"
The American ratified on, and tho old
gentleman laughed heartily. When
there was q pause he remarked:
"Baron Rothschild had to work for his
money and deserves to enjoy it"
'.May be So" said the American.
''but reckon he did heap of squeez-
ing to get it."
The old mans face flushed as he
said stiff1y: Il never heard the honesty
of the house called in question"
"Didn't you? Well, to tell the truth,
neither have L But wouldn't be sur
prised if I'm right after all.''
The old mans face grew black, and
he bit his lip, but said nothing.
people tell me-" continued the
American. ''that the Rothschilds have
made two fortunes. Now, I'd like to
learn the way the thing was done"
Il can tell you." replied the old
man. smiling. People say the house
of Rothschild made one fortune by
being careful to mind their own bust
ness. and the other by letting that of
others alone. Good morning, SIR
And the old gentleman left the
American staring at him, and went to
the other end of the building.
''Can you tell me the name of that
old gentleman" asked the American
of handsome young man who was
looking at the building.
THAT is Baron Rothschild."
''Then I've got myself into a scraper'
exclaimed the mortified American. and
told the young man what had oc-
Cured.
THAT was awkward" the young
man remarked. after a hearty laugh.
"He's crusty old chap, he's as cross
as bear," continued the vexed Amer
lean.
''Oh. that is only his way; he is
kind-hearted man, but little eccen-
tric," said the young man.
do you know Baron Rothschild?"
inquired the American.
Il have met him several times. and
1 have an appointment to wait on him
to-day"
''Then wish you'd say to him that
did not know to whom was talking
this morning, or would not have said
so much; and that he need not have
been SO huffish about it."
II will do so; he will be the first to
laugh at the adventure when he hears
your explanation. Good-morning."
just then workman passed, and the
American asked him the name of the
young gentleman.
THAT was one of the younger Roths-
childs," said the workman. The Amer
lean was afraid to speak to a stranger
for a week for fear he might be a
Rothschild. Youths Companion.
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